Extended Day Care Staff

Job Summary

The main duties for the before or after school care attendant is to supervise the activities for the children. This will include helping with homework, snacks, and playtime. Before and after school care attendants need to be able to respond to basic emergencies and look out for the children's welfare while in their care. Attendants will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly space as well as keeping daily logs updated.

Nature of Position

The typical school day does not compute to an adult's typical workday. To fill in the gap of time, some working parents choose to send their kids to an extended school day care program headed by a team of care providers. As the job title implies, their first job is to take care of kids.

Typical Activities

• Playtime: After school is over, school-age kids are usually ready for a little rest, relaxation and fun. One of the main duties for after-school care attendants is planning and supervising activities for kids. This can mean fun play such as arts and crafts, or activities that focus on skills in sports, music or dance. Children in after-school care spend a lot of time outside the home and away from parents, so it's important that during these activities attendants keep a close eye on the kids, watching out for any behavioral or emotional issues they may need to discuss with parents.
• Snacks: Most kids like to eat and they're typically pretty hungry after a long day at school. As such, after-school care providers are often responsible for planning and serving snacks and meals for kids. They may need to prepare food and drinks, clean dishes and put away food. Depending on the environment, providers may also be responsible for getting the kids to help serve and clean up after eating.
• Schoolwork: Some after-care settings are located in schools, and some after-care attendants double as tutors or educational helpers. They may coordinate with teachers to provide additional support for kids outside the classroom, helping with reading, math or other subjects. In other settings, after-school attendants may simply ensure that kids get their homework done.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain state and federal background checks and take required classes for clearances.
• School will provide training on child care, first aid, and CPR.
• Any prior experience is a plus.
• Must be willing to respect the Catholic Church’s teachings on morality.